- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Webster, SD
Webster Area High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Webster Area High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 467699000724
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Area High School - 01 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Area High School - 01 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Area High School - 01 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Webster, SD.
School address
District: Webster Area 18-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467699000724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Webster Area High School - 01 held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.4 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 467699000724 · Webster, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 13.7:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster Area Elementary - 03 (274 students)
Webster Area High School - 01 held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.4 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Webster Area High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster Area E
Webster Area Elementary - 03
274 students
- This school
Webster Area High School - 01
164 students
- Webster Area M 108
Webster Area Middle School - 02
108 students
What this shows Webster Area High School - 01 reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster Area High School - 01 compares
Webster Area High School - 01 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 59% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Webster Area High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Webster Area 18-5 reports $10,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Webster Area High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Area Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Area Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Area High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Webster Area High School - 01
How many students attend Webster Area High School - 01?
Webster Area High School - 01 has 164 students enrolled. It is a high school in Webster, SD. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Area High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Area High School - 01 is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Area High School - 01?
11.8% of students at Webster Area High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Area High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Webster Area High School - 01 is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Webster, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Area High School - 01?
Webster Area High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Webster Area High School - 01 rank among public schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Area High School - 01 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Webster, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Webster Area 18-5?
Besides Webster Area High School - 01, Webster Area 18-5 also operates Webster Area Elementary - 03 (274 students) and Webster Area Middle School - 02 (108 students). See the Webster Area 18-5 district page for the complete list.